Just Ingredients

This conversation is one I truly believe can change lives. Dr. Stephanie Culler helped me see that a baby's gut bacteria are one of the most overlooked pieces of their health. The first 1,000 days of life shape so much more than I ever realized. What struck me most is that so few parents, and even pediatricians, are hearing about this research. I walked away wishing every pediatrician could hear it, and every mom too. Share this one with all your friends with littles! Here are a few of my biggest takeaways from our conversation: The first 1,000 days matter more than we realize. A baby's gut microbiome is built during this early window. What happens there is connected to their digestion, immune system, and brain development, and its effects can reach into adulthood. Babies today have different gut bacteria than babies a generation ago. Stephanie led the My Baby Biome study, the largest U.S. study to profile the infant gut microbiome. It found that many babies today are missing key bacteria that used to be common. C-sections, antibiotics, and feeding choices all shape a baby's gut. Knowing how they affect gut bacteria simply helps parents make informed decisions. Gut bacteria are the missing piece alongside nutrition. Gut bacteria play an important role in how a baby digests and uses that nourishment. We talk about how to make sure a baby's gut microbiome is in a good place! Gut health matters at every age. We also talked about adult gut health, why fiber is so important for feeding good bacteria, and why researchers are paying close attention to the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. Tune in now and share this one with a parent friend who needs to hear it! About Dr. Stephanie Culler Stephanie Culler, Ph.D., is the co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences, where she is pioneering microbiome-based medicines to transform human health. She is the lead author of the My Baby Biome study, the largest U.S. study to profile the infant gut microbiome, and her work spans applications from infant health to oncology. Stephanie earned her Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology and has authored more than 20 scientific publications and patents. Connect with Stephanie Website: persephone.bio Instagram: @persephone.bio Shop Persephone on Amazon Shop our show sponsor Skout Organic: Use code JUSTINGREDIENTS to save 20% skoutorganic.com to stock up for fall. Looking for more Just Ingredients content? Instagram: @just.ingredients Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Just.Ingredients Facebook Community: Join our group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I loved having two of my internet friends here in Utah to record this episode! Hunter and Jasyra's stories reminded me so much of how I got started on Instagram. None of us set out to become "health influencers." We each just wanted to share what had helped us on our own health journeys. They both started out struggling with their own health, and they used those struggles as the push to learn, make changes, and share what they found with all of us. This episode is a good reminder that everyone starts in a different place., what matters is that you start. I loved this conversation and learned so much more about both of them than I knew before. I know you'll walk away feeling encouraged instead of overwhelmed. Here are a few of my biggest takeaways from our conversation: Your health struggles can become your motivation. Hunter and Jasyra each share the personal health stories that started their journeys, and how those hard seasons turned into the reason they now help others live healthier. Everyone starts in a different spot, and that's okay. There's no perfect starting line. Wherever you are right now is a good place to begin, and comparing your journey to someone else's only gets in the way. Small swaps at home add up. We talk about the simple changes they've each made at home that ended up making a bigger difference than they expected. It's proof that you don't have to overhaul everything at once. How to decide who to listen to when the health world gets loud. With so much conflicting information online, Hunter and Jasyra share how they sort through the noise and decide which voices they trust. What to stop stressing about. They share the one thing they wish their followers would stop worrying about, plus what they're most excited about in the health world right now. Tune in now and share this one with a friend who needs to hear it. About Hunter Stoler Hunter Stoler is a New York City–based certified health coach and the creator behind @healthwithhunter. After his own health struggles, including weight gain, stubborn acne, and constant fatigue, Hunter changed his lifestyle and went from studying information science to becoming a health coach. Today he shares simple, practical swaps that help people focus on the health basics that matter most. About Jasyra Santiago-Hines Jasyra Santiago-Hines is a former registered nurse who spent 10 years working in hospital care, including neonatal intensive care. After her daughter Zoe was born prematurely in 2020, Jasyra began exploring natural remedies, supplements, and toxin-free living. Today you can find her on Instagram @iamjasyra where she teaches parents about non-toxic products and natural remedies and shares safer alternatives to help families feel confident taking care of their health. Connect with Hunter:Instagram: @healthwithhunter https://healthwithhunter.com/ Connect with Jasyra: Instagram: @iamjasyra https://iamjasyra.com/ Shop our show sponsor: Q for Quinn has stylish basics for the entire family without compromising on comfort or health. Use code JUSTINGREDIENTS for 10% off your order at qforquinn.com. Looking for more Just Ingredients content? Instagram Stories: @just.ingredients Podcast Instagram: @just.ingredients.podcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Just.Ingredients Facebook Community: Join our group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I feel like Heidi and I have lived parallel lives — there were so many moments in this conversation where I found myself nodding along, thinking "that's exactly how it happened for me too." We have so many similarities in our stories, and some really interesting connections along the way. I'm so grateful for her vulnerability in sharing her story with us — she's just so real and relatable. If you're looking for a little inspiration to take your next step, or you're standing at the very beginning of your own health journey, Heidi's wisdom is exactly what you need to hear. Here are a few of my biggest takeaways from our conversation: Health advice isn't the problem — the approach is. We all know we should sleep more, drink water, eat protein, and move our bodies. Heidi digs into why sleep in particular is often the first thing to go for women in midlife, and why "knowing better" so rarely translates into "doing better." "Shifts" instead of goals. Heidi's program is built around small, sustainable changes she calls "Shifts" — and she explains why this approach works so differently than a traditional goal, resolution, or restrictive fitness plan. Self-forgiveness over self-judgment. Instead of grading a habit pass/fail, Heidi teaches women to grade their efforts and extend themselves the same forgiveness they'd offer a friend. It's a small mindset shift that changes how sustainable change actually feels. Identity change comes before behavior change. Heidi walks through what happens when a woman moves from "I need to exercise" to "I'm someone who takes care of her body" — including her recent thinking on happiness itself as a habit you can build. Community changes everything. Heidi shares why building and sticking with new habits is so much easier when you're not doing it alone, and how community becomes one of the biggest predictors of lasting change. Tune in now and share this one with a friend who needs to hear it. About Heidi Heidi Swapp is a creative entrepreneur, designer, author, and storyteller who has spent more than 25 years inspiring women to embrace creativity and tell their stories. Through @heidiswapp, she continues to share her passion for creativity, connection, and living a meaningful life. Now, Heidi is bringing that same curiosity and energy to women’s health and longevity. Through @joinshiftcollective, she is passionate about helping women in midlife see their future differently—not as a time to slow down, but as an opportunity to feel stronger, healthier, and more alive. Heidi’s philosophy is simple: lasting change happens through small “shifts.” She now works privately with women, helping them make realistic changes in their daily habits, mindset, movement, nutrition, and overall wellness. Connect with Heidi Instagram: @heidiswapp Shop our show sponsor This episode is brought to you by Active Skin Repair. Active Skin Repair is a non-toxic, alcohol-free spray that helps support your skin's natural healing process — great for everyday cuts, scrapes, rashes, and skin irritation. Use promo code JUSTINGREDIENTS for 20% off at shop.bldgactive.com/JUSTINGREDIENTS. Also available on Amazon and at your local CVS. Looking for more Just Ingredients content? Instagram Stories: @just.ingredients Podcast Instagram: @just.ingredients.podcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Just.Ingredients Facebook Community: Join our group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Cheryl Lee Eberting is paving the way in the functional medicine world. Her focus on nutrition first and prescriptions second is a mission I really align with, and I'm so glad she's tackling this challenge head-on. I think this is going to become a powerful tool for my listeners and honestly, it's an approach I hope the rest of the medical world follows one day. If you've ever left a doctor's appointment feeling unheard or frustrated you don’t have access to the tools you need, this conversation is just for you! Here are a few keys from our discussion: "Normal" labs don't mean optimal health. Cheryl Lee breaks down why so many moms get told everything looks fine on paper while still feeling exhausted, foggy, or just "off" and why that gap is exactly what nutrition-first care is designed to close. Functional medicine doesn't have to be out of reach. Through AZOVA, she's built a way for regular families to access functional medicine doctors, labs, and ongoing monitoring without the traditional cost and access barriers. Monitoring matters more than a one-time test. Instead of a single snapshot of your health, AZOVA's ongoing monitoring piece lets you actually track how your body responds over time, and adjust from there. Supplements should be personal, not generic. Recommendations are built around each person's actual labs and needs, not a one-size-fits-all protocol. You don't have to wait to start. Cheryl Lee shares small, practical steps a mom can take this week to start moving toward nutrition-first health, even before signing up for anything. Tune in now and share this one with a friend who is looking for access to more “whole”istic wellness.  About our Guest: Dr. Cheryl Lee Eberting is a former NIH scientist, physician, and serial entrepreneur who founded AZOVA, a patented digital health platform helping people access affordable, personalized preventive care — from at-home lab testing to integrative primary care. She's been named Utah's #1 Female in Technology, an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and led AZOVA to be named Utah's fastest-growing company in 2023. Her mission is simple: build a healthcare system that's accessible, affordable, and actually helps people extend their healthy lifespan. Connect with Dr. Eberting: AZOVA | Alpine Skin | Instagram Shop the BodyGuardz Red Light Converter at⁠ bodyguardz.com⁠ and use code JUSTINGREDIENTS to save at checkout. Looking for more Just Ingredients content? Instagram Stories: @just.ingredients Podcast Instagram: @just.ingredients.podcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Just.Ingredients Facebook Community: Join our group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I first met Amber earlier this year at an expo, and I was completely amazed by her story. From there, I knew I had to have her on the podcast. In this episode, we get into how she built her company from the ground up, but also the beautiful role her faith has played along the way, including the story of her husband. I left this conversation feeling so uplifted and inspired, and I know you will too. Amber is doing so much good in the world, and I can't wait for you to hear her heart behind it. Here are a few of my biggest takeaways from our conversation: Period freedom is real, and it changes everything. Amber breaks down what actually shifts for a woman once she stops dreading her cycle and why that freedom is worth pursuing. Buy One Give One isn't just a giving program. Amber shares what she's witnessed firsthand on trips to give women access to safe period products, and why access impacts everything from health to education. The conversation around periods needs to change, starting at home. Amber offers real, practical guidance for moms introducing this topic to their daughters for the first time. Faith can shape how you build a business. Amber opens up about her faith journey in building her business and with her husband's story. Faith has guided the company from day one and her faith is inspiring!  Tune in now and share with your lady friends!!  About Amber English: Amber English is the founder of Pixie, a women's health company on a mission to help women live confidently. At the heart of Pixie is its Buy One, Give One program — for every menstrual cup sold, Pixie donates a cup to a woman in need, helping women and girls around the world experience greater dignity, more freedom, and the opportunity to stay in school and live without shame or fear during their periods. Amber is an unapologetic advocate for women's health, passionate about building a business that serves women well and creates real impact. Connect with Amber: Shop Pixie: itspixie.com Instagram: @mypixiecup Shop The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Shop our show sponsor: Try Active Skin Repair's new Hydrating Daily Sunscreen SPF 50 is a lightweight, non-greasy, EWG-verified mineral sunscreen that protects while helping maintain your skin's moisture barrier. Get 20% off at ActiveSkinRepair.com with code JUSTINGREDIENTS, or find it on Amazon and at your local CVS. Looking for more Just Ingredients content? Instagram Stories: @just.ingredients Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Just.Ingredients Facebook Community: Join our group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices